American Bittern

American Bittern

These birds are fascinating. They hide in plain sight by striking a pose as this one did with it's bill in the air and staying absolutely still. Their coloration makes it almost impossible to find them even when you know where they are. More shots of this amazing animal tomorrow.

Nikon D300s, Nikkor AFS VR Zoom 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED, F/10, 1/250 second, ISO 800
© Lauren Peeler Brice